Discover the causes of infantile spasms, including genetic and brain-related factors, and learn how West syndrome affects ...

You may have noticed your baby being startled or reacting suddenly when you're trying to put them down to sleep. This is the Moro reflex, one of several normal reflexes that healthy babies are born ...

A groundbreaking study has found the underlying cause and a potential treatment for infantile spasms -- intractable epilepsy common in babies and with limited treatment options. Infantile spasm (IS) ...

Sandifer syndrome is a type of movement disorder that’s associated with acid reflux and—sometimes—a type of stomach hernia. Movements can range from arching in your back to tense neck postures. They ...

In November, before he was scheduled for major brain surgery, 10-month-old Evan was quiet and reserved. He suffered from severe infantile spasms, seizures that would happen several times a day, ...

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong congenital condition that causes palsy, or impaired movements, due to brain damage at a very young age. Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (SQCP) is a severe type ...